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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1962

Page

5

Former Resident Is Wed In Marietta

Judith Ann Sprague daughter of Dr Edward H Sprague of Marietta and Athens becomes bride of St Donald Thomas Becker son of Mr and Mrs Luther A Becker Marietta at First Baptist Church Marietta Dr Paul J Christensen performs the double ring service Mary Kay Porter maid of honor bridesmaids Judy Bole Becky Becker Julia Becker Judy Buck ushers include Carl Henning Edward H Sprague and others The couple to Texas then San Antonio to reside She is Marietta High School 1958 Ohio University 1961 Phi Alpha Theta. he Marietta HS 1957 Ohio University 1961 Sigma Nu now in U S Air Force calculation of careers not specified

Judith Ann Sprague Edward H. Sprague Marietta Athens Donald Thomas Becker Luther A. Becker First Baptist Church Paul J. Christensen Mary Kay Porter Judy Bole Becky Becker Julia Becker Judy Buck Robert Becker Carl Henning Dearborn Mich Frank Darmafall John Murray McConnelsville U.S. Air Force

County PTA Announces Fall Organizing Meeting Plan

Athens County PTA units are urged to send members to a Rome Canaan School meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m. Nomination and by laws committees will be formed and plans made for the Athens County Council of PTAs meeting in October. Lloyd Dillinger and Mrs John G Bintz lead planning with support from Mrs William Shapiro of Toledo and district and state advisers. Principals and administrators are invited.

PTA Athens County Rome - Canaan Athens County Council of Ptas Lloyd Dillinger Shade Pta John G. Bintz Zanesville William Shapiro Toledo Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Ohio Congresses of Parents and Teachers

Good Luck Garden Club Meeting at Athens Hospital

The Good Luck Garden Club of the Athens State Hospital met in the recreational therapy building with The Plains Garden Club as hostess. Members named a desired flower, assisted by local club members, conducted herb and weed ID contests, worked on scrapbooks, and enjoyed refreshments from a zinnia and snapdragon arrangement.

Good Luck Garden Club Athens State Hospital Plains Garden Club Alva Koon Raymond Lee Athens Garden & Nature Club Edw. Mizicko H. F. Cokenougher Richland Ave Garden Club Ray Michael

Flare and Freedom Hawaiian Muu Muu Patterns

Pattern catalog item offers two new versions of a Hawaiian muu muu for home beach and nightwear. Includes Misses sizes 10 12 14 16 18 20 and yardage details for size 16. Pricing 50 cents per pattern with 10 cents extra for mailing. Send to Anne Adams pattern dept at The Athens Messenger. Special Summer Pattern Catalog with 100 styles available for 35 cents.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger West 17Th St New York N. Y

Columbus Woman Takes Two Month European Tour

Speaking Personally Mrs Viola Sanders leaves Columbus aboard American Airlines for Amsterdam to begin a two month Europe tour with stops in Holland Germany and Switzerland while her son in law Col Richard Ransbottom escorts on leave from Bitburg Air Base Also touring France and Italy before her Athens return The Ransbottoms first reunion with Mrs Sanders since 1961.

Viola Sanders Palmer St Columbus American Airlines Amsterdam Holland Europe Col Richard Ransbottom Richard Jr Deborah Germany Switzerland Col. Ransbottom Bitburg Sanders Ransbottom France Italy Athens 22Nd Tactical Fighter

Emphasis Shifts to Summer School for All Students

The Institute of Life Insurance notes a shift from make-up courses to enrichment and acceleration in summer programs. Hundreds of thousands enroll voluntarily in languages, science, or gifted tracks, aiming to speed graduation or pursue college prep notes. Some districts accept nonresident students, with growing nationwide participation and early NEA estimates showing about half of districts offering summer schools.

Institute of Life Insurance National Education Association United States Association

Circle church circle study and outreach plans noted

At Alexander Presbyterian Church Circle 2 met to study In Him Were Life and wrap clothing for Church World Service. Mrs. McKnight led prayers, reports on Wooster Synodical Society, and plans for a welcome party for Rev. and Mrs. Davies. Next meeting Aug 6 at Mrs. Bernard Allen Jr. home.

Circle Alexander Presbyterian Church Dorothy Castle Henry DePue Synodical Society Wooster Wilbert McKnight Carolyn Clutter Church World Service John Davies Bernard Allen Brooks Sanders

Rummage Sale by Eagles Auxiliary Set for Friday and Saturday

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Eagles will host a rummage sale in the Eagles basement on Friday July 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday July 21 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of Eagles

Calendar Of Community Meetings And Events

Wednesday and Thursday event listings across regional clubs include VFW Ladies Auxiliary in The Plains with a white elephant sale and birthday observance for Mrs Harold Alton. Nannie Allum Rebekah Lodge 60th anniversary at IOOF Hall. Pocahontas 131 at Red Men's Hall. Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center board meeting. Gilham Frank VFW Ladies Auxiliary in New Marshfield with door prize. Athens United Appeals Board of Trustees at Red Cross House. Rome Grange planning inspection. Albany Grange Carrie Hall Club noon meeting. Women of the Moose Chapter 1130 meet with guest and post meeting entertainment.

the Plains Vfw Ladies Auxiliary Max Michael Harold Alton Nannie Allum Rebekah Lodge IOOF Red Men’s Hall Nrsday Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center Board of Directors Guidance Center Ladies’ Auxiliary Gilham-Frank VFW New Marshfield Board of Trustees of United Appeals of Athens Red Cross Rome Grange Fair Committee Carrie Hall Club Albany Grange Boyd Williams Carl McClure Margaret Friedenmaker Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Pocahontas 131 Set to Meet for First Reading Amendments

Pocahontas 131 will hold a 7 30 p m meeting on Wednesday for the first reading of amendments and council bylaws. All members are urged to attend.

Miss Emmert Weds Shelby Dean Hunt in Marietta

Miss Suzanne Emmert daughter of Dr and Mrs Philip Emmert Marietta and Shelby Dean Hunt son of Mr and Mrs Donald C Hunt Pennsville N J were married at The First Congregational Church Marietta The Rev Frank J Wright officiated The bride wore white Chantilly lace and silk organza with a Juliet cap veil The maid of honor Miss Karen Bergvall and bridesmaids Miss Jeanne Kesley and Mrs Kelsey Thrasher wore maize and nile green gowns Best man was Mr B G Hunt Ushered by Philip Emmett III Larry Hunt James McMullen and Dave Straw The couple will reside in Highland Park N J The bride is a 1961 Marietta High School graduate and Ohio University education student The groom a February Ohio University BS in mechanical engineering member of Acacian Fraternity is employed by Hercules Powder Company Parlin N J

First Congregational Church Marietta Ohio University Suzanne Emmert Philip Emmert Shelby Dean Hunt Donald C. Hunt Pennsville N.J Frank J. Wright Karen Bergvall Jeanne Kesley Kelsey Thrasher B. G. Hunt Wilmington Dela Philip Emmett III Larry Hunt James McMullen Dave Straw Athens West Virginia Pennsylvania New Jersey Highland Park

WSCS Supper Next Thursday at Bates Church

WSCS sponsors a church supper next Thursday evening at Bates Church. Home made foods will be served including ice cream and cake. The public is invited to attend.

Bates Church WSCS

Ice Cream Social at The New Marshfield Methodist Church

The ice cream social fundraiser will be Friday July 20 at 6 30 p m on the church lawn Donations may be left at the parsonage or arranged by calling Mrs Don Kennard or Mrs Ben Gabriel The Liggett reunion follows at the Athens County Grange Hall Sunday July 22 with a brief meeting at 11 and a picnic dinner.

New Marshfield Don Kennard Ben Gabriel Liggett Family Grange Hall Athens County Fairgrounds

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